Activity Arequipa, Peru

City Tour of Arequipa

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MISTI VOLCANO — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Arequipa, the white city of Peru offers you many interesting highlights: One of them is its historic city center and the traditional towns around the city. Come with us in our daily tour, elaborated with an itinerary that show you something more of our beautiful city.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Machupicchu Latin America

Ages: Adults (6–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All admission tickets
Included: Professional English/Spanish guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: Hotel pickup.

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa

We start the tour driving towards to the district of Cayma, one of Arequipa’s traditional districts, taking as a route the new bride of “Chilina” that allow as to enjoy a view of our city and its terraces with the Chili River. In Cayma we will visit the Main Plaza and its Church, where the Dominican monks built a chapel in the year 1544 and today this Chapel is the sanctuary of the Virgin of Candelaria.

Finishing with this visit we will drive to the area of Añashuayco; place where the famous volcanic stone “Sillar” is extracted (Sillar is the white volcanic stone that is used in the construction of colonial buildings in the city of Arequipa).
Yanahuara

In the area of Añashuayco, your guide will give you information about the origin and geological formations of the quarries and we will have the opportunity to observe the hard work that this job takes.

We will drive to Yanahuara; where we will visit the popular market of Antiquilla, that until today keep the colonial building style of the “Old Arequipa” and Yanahuara Main Plaza, having a wonderful view of the city and its volcanoes and exploring some traditional streets. After Yanahuara we keep forward to Arequipa Main Square (Plaza de armas) where you guide will give information about history and details of its infrastructure, and important points about the Cathedral. Our tour will finish taking you to the entrance of Monastery of Santa Catalina.

(On request the tour can finish also in Main Plaza). In Monastery Santa Catalina your guide will provide assistance for whoever wants to visit the Monument.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

El Portal de San Lazaro
Leon Park Hostal
Casona Plaza Hotel AQP
Hotel Conde De Lemos Arequipa
Inti Punku Lodge Hostal
Hotel Asturias Gold
Hotel Yaravi
Posada del Condor
Bella AQP
Casa Andina Standard Arequipa
Hotel Maison du Soleil
San Francisco Inn

and 77 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Please note: entrance tickets and transport included.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Note: If you require an infant seat, we can assign one for an extra cost.
This tour does not have specific restrictions unless you are in a very bad serious health conditions